hich of the term is used to describe software bots or robots collection which runs automatically and autonomously and can harm the computer?

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Options

• ARootkit
• BBotnet
• CSoftbots
• DAutomizer

Explanation

The correct answer is B - Botnet. A botnet is a collection (network) of compromised computers or software bots that are controlled remotely and operate automatically and autonomously, often without the knowledge of the device owners. Botnets are used maliciously for activities such as DDoS attacks, spam campaigns, credential theft, and malware distribution, all of which can harm the computers involved. A Rootkit (A) is malware that conceals itself and other malicious software within an operating system. Softbots (C) are autonomous software agents, but the term does not carry an inherently malicious or collective meaning. Automizer (D) is not a recognized security term. The 'collection' aspect and the explicit 'can harm the computer' criterion point clearly to a Botnet. Note: The question as provided did not supply an official correct answer.

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